Reminder: Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting is Tomorrow (Monday) 8/14

Living a Better Life Beyond Cancer is a Monthly Educational Support Group for Cancer Survivors.

Topic: Bone Health, Staying Active & Strong

Attending a support group is a great way to receive support from others who are going through a similar experience. It’s also a way to give support to others. If you are nearing the end of your cancer treatment, recently completed treatment, or finished treatment some time ago, please consider attending the Living a Better Life Beyond Cancer  support group. It’s an opportunity for you to receive the information, encouragement, and support you need to learn to live beyond cancer.

NOTE: All meetings will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Coliseum Room on the 2nd floor at Touro Infirmary.'

Registration is required. To register, please call Paula Harrelson at (504) 210-4351 or email paula.harrelson@lcmchealth.org. 

A healthy lunch is provided. Park in the Prytania or Delechaise garages and your parking will be validated.

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Ways to Find Meaning in Life - Cancer Today

“Whatever our beliefs about life and death may have been before diagnosis, cancer often moves us to contemplate how best to live and what our lives really mean,” Hester Hill Schnipper writes in her column. Read her tips for finding your spiritual footing:"

• Ways to Find Meaning in Life - Cancer Today

From Touro Infirmary's Supportive Cancer Center's website:

"Studies have shown spirituality is very important to the quality of life for some people with cancer. Although research has not supported claims that spirituality can cure cancer or any other disease, the psychological benefits of praying may include: 

• -  reduction of stress and anxiety associated with illness
• -  promotion of a more positive frame of mind
• -  strengthening of the will to live
• -  provide comfort during illness
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Many cancer patients rely on spiritual and/or religious beliefs and practices to help them cope with their disease—this is called “spiritual coping.” Spirituality can be a great source of strength, connection, hope, and meaning as you and your family look for ways to cope with cancer and its impact on your lives. "

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